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01-05-2010, 05:30 PM
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Settlement
Hi everyone, I am in Michigan and have been here before. I had lumbar fusion of L4 thru S1 in August 09. My comp case has been disputed since 02/09 and I have a court date of 01/13/10, my lawyer called today and said that W/C insurance co wants to settle but I am not fully healed yet. Can I settle and still have W/C pay my med bills going forward or am I on my own after the settlement? I started therapy 2 weeks ago and I dont feel it is helping. Am i cutting my throat by settling or should I wait to heal as much as possible before settling? I am confused and to be honest I dont know if I ever will be back to near normal from this surgery. Help please!!
L4 - S1 Fusion with L3-4 Herniations and disc material on the L5 nerve root left and right. |
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01-05-2010, 05:56 PM
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RE: Settlement
Your Question has been Asked many Times by Many on Here, and Each case Naturally is Different. The Very Best Advice I Could give is to Trust Your Attorney, and Your Own Feelings about Your Employer. I would Never Settle with Unfinished Medical Issues, but Again each Case is Different. Best of Luck!
Failed Back Surgery, Chronic Pain, Totally Disabled. Knowledge is Power, Especially in the World of w/c. Learn as Much as You can about Your States w/c Laws, and don't Fight Battles alone, They Use Attorney's, and so Should You!! |
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01-05-2010, 06:15 PM
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RE: Settlement
Still in Limbo Wrote:Your Question has been Asked many Times by Many on Here, and Each case Naturally is Different. The Very Best Advice I Could give is to Trust Your Attorney, and Your Own Feelings about Your Employer. I would Never Settle with Unfinished Medical Issues, but Again each Case is Different. Best of Luck! Thanks Limbo, dont trust employer but I trust my lawyer. my biggest concern is not healing and needing more surgery on my own dine. L4 - S1 Fusion with L3-4 Herniations and disc material on the L5 nerve root left and right. |
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01-05-2010, 06:26 PM
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RE: Settlement
When your in doubt about your condition, also always ask your treating doctor/surgeon what they think. Then ask your attorney. Then dig deep within side yourself, and ask yourself what is best for you. Between those 3, you will find the answer.
Reply's are intended solely for informational purposes. They are based on personal opinions, experience, or research and are "not to be taken as fact or legal advice", otherwise, always consult an attorney or a doctor. |
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01-05-2010, 06:29 PM
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RE: Settlement
Bad Boy Bad Boy Wrote:When your in doubt about your condition, also always ask your treating doctor/surgeon what they think. Then ask your attorney. Then dig deep within side yourself, and ask yourself what is best for you. Between those 3, you will find the answer. Thanks Bad Boy, my next appt. is Feb. 5 with my surgeon so we will see soon. L4 - S1 Fusion with L3-4 Herniations and disc material on the L5 nerve root left and right. |
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